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Mount Fuji Climbing Season: New Fees and Safety Rules

7/11/2025

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Mount Fuji's climbing season has kicked off, bringing new rules in Shizuoka and Yamanashi. Climbers now face a ¥4,000 fee and a mandatory safety test. Recent rescues of two American climbers underscore the dangers of off-season ascents, prompting officials to contemplate charging for rescue operations to promote safer climbing practices.

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Mount Fuji's climbing season has kicked off, bringing new rules in Shizuoka and Yamanashi. Climbers now face a ¥4,000 fee and a mandatory safety test. Recent rescues of two American climbers underscore the dangers of off-season ascents, prompting officials to contemplate charging for rescue operations to promote safer climbing practices.